The most famous of Emperor Hadrian's relatives was another Emperor - Trajan!
Hadrian's father died in AD 86 when Hadrian was just 10 years old. Hadrian became a ward of Trajan who was his father's cousin.
This meant Hadrian had family connections right at the top and he began a military career under the watchful eye of Trajan, who at that time was not yet Emperor.
When Trajan was made heir to the Empire, it was Hadrian who raced to bring him the good news.
Later, Hadrian married Vibia Sabina, the daughter of Trajan's niece Matidia Augusta, after having accompied the new emperor (Trajan) to Rome.
Scroll down the page for a picture of a bust believed to be Vibia Sabina, wife of Emperor Hadrian.
Sabina was the Emperor Trajan's grand-niece.
Trajan's wife Pompeia Plotina recommended Hadrian as heir to Trajan, as Hadrian was a relative of Trajan.
Emperor Hadrian Ruled from 117 to 138 AD.
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The Emperor Hadrian ruled for 21 years from A.D. 117 until A.D. 138, when the Empire of Ancient Rome was at its height.
The Emperor Hadrian consolidated and strengthened The Roman Empire. He was The Roman Emperor responsible for the building of Hadrian's Wall in England.
Hadrian was one of the most remarkable and talented of all the Emperors of Rome.... more
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Bust of Imperial Roman Woman of Flavian era (possibly Vibia Sabina, wife of Hadrian).
Side view; Roman, second century CE.
Fiesole, Museum. Credits: Barbara McManus, 1990.
Source: www.vroma.org
Vibia Sabina, Wife of Emperor Hadrian
Coin: Sabina: gold aureus, 134 CE
Obverse (here): head of Empress Sabina, inscribed "Sabina Augusta."
Trajan's grand-niece, she married Hadrian in 100 CE, and died 136/7;
Reverse (not shown): Juno with a peacock, connecting the empress with the state religion.
Chicago, Fine Arts Museum. Credits: Ann Raia, 2001.
Source: www.vroma.org
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